Resolution - #15-03-081 - 03/24/2015

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Councilmember Shryock introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-03-081 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A TRAIL GRANT APPLICATION FOR A TRAIL AND BOARDWALK PROJECT COMPLETING THE TROTT BROOK TRAIL BETWEEN NOWTHEN BOULEVARD AND VARIOLITE STREET WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey supports the grant application made to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Local Trail Connections Program. The application is to construct approximately one-third mile of trail along the south side of Trott Brook, consisting of 10' foot bituminous and 8' foot boardwalk thus connecting existing trails and neighborhoods to Ramsey' s park and trail system — and two arterial north/south roadways, both of which with paved bike lanes. WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey recognizes the cost match requirement for the Local Trail Connections Program, and has accordingly reserved the matching funds within the 2015 Capital Improvement Program, and approved by this Resolution. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) If the City of Ramsey is awarded a grant by the Minnesota Department of Natural resources, the City of Ramsey agrees to accept the grant award and will enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project. The City of Ramsey will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and regulations as stated in the grant agreement. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Johns and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmember Shryock Councilmember Johns Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember LeTourneau Councilmember Riley Councilmember Williams and the following voted against the same: none and the following abstained: Mayor Strommen RESOLUTION #15-03-081 Page 1 of 2